October 2019 Archives

Orange County Health Department says getting your flu shot helps protect the community

October 12, 2019

Health officials are encouraging people to get their flu shots, and they emphasize that the shot cannot cause the flu.

Confidence in the strong job market is causing college enrollment rates to decline

October 12, 2019

Across the nation, colleges are facing a decline in enrollment and a rising number of dropouts The reason is a strong job market.

CarolinaCast: Raising boys in a culture of toxic masculinity

October 12, 2019

Claremont Graduate University Gender Studies Professor Thomas Keith discusses “bro culture” and toxic masculinity.

Coach Mack Brown speaks on California’s new “Pay to Play” law

October 12, 2019

Pay to Play has come to California, and UNC Head Football Coach Mack Brown says it may change the future of college sports.

National Coming Out Day is a time of celebration and reflection for UNC LGBTQ+ community

October 12, 2019

National Coming Out Day can be more than just a celebration. For some UNC students, it can create pressure and be a time to reflect.

Self-defense class may become a course at UNC

October 12, 2019

Wonder Women president is working with UNC police to turna women’s safety program into an official physical fitness course at UNC.

Heather O’Reilly comes back to UNC to coach the next generation

October 12, 2019

As she concludes her last professional season, Heather O’Reilly is planning to become an assistant coach at UNC.

Author Jill McCorkle receives UNC award, reflects on her college days

October 12, 2019

McCorkle is a UNC graduate, former UNC faculty member, and renowned author.

Carolina Connection- Oct. 5, 2019

October 5, 2019

UNC students react to the impeachment inqury of President Trump. A suspect in the Shortbread Lofts sexual assault investigation has been arrested. Former UNC Chancellor Carol Folt takes over the University of Southern California, which is trying to get past a series of scandals. The Southern Village community in Chapel Hill has come together to prevent the Lumina Theater from closing. UNC football player Jake Lawler shares his battle against depression. The Carrboro Music Festival featues almost 200 local bands.

Former UNC Chancellor faces a new set of scandals at USC

October 5, 2019

USC is struggling with an admissions scandal, sexual assault allegations against a campus doctor, and charges of drug use by a former dean.